Domaine Charvin - Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2010 (JR 17, RP95, Vivino 4.1)

Domaine Charvin

Domaine Charvin Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2010 (JR 17, RP95, Vivino 4.1)

Country : France
Region : Southern Rhone -Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Vintage : 2010
Grape : Grenache : 85%, Mourvèdre : 5%, Syrah : 5%, Vaccarese: 5%
Aging: 21 months in concrete tank
Strength : 15% vol.
Bottle size : 750ml

Certified organic.

Jancis Robinson (JR) : 17 / 20
Robert Parker (RP) 95 / 100

Vivino 4.1 pts (172 ratings), average reference price: $727.5 as at 2020.12.26

2010 Southern Rhone Vintage score (Wine Spectator Vintage Charts): 98 pts
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法國除左Bordeaux同Burgundy外, Rhone Valley 亦非常有名,
而Southern Rhone 名氣最大既莫過於Chateauneuf-du-Pape (教皇新堡)
一般用Grenache 為主, 再blend Syrah (即Shiraz) 同Mourvedre或另外十多種法例容許既葡萄

Domaine Charvin 一直使用非常傳統既方法釀酒, 唔過濾, 唔除梗。亦有別於一般酒莊做法, Domaine Charvin直情唔落木桶, 全程係concrete tank到熟成
為的就是要保留酒本來既香氣同埋濃厚既水果味, 唔想比桶味蓋過

Domaine Charvin 既樹齡平均都過50年
而老藤生產力相對細好多, 有研究就指出咁樣會令酒既果味更加集中,
同時因為old vines既根相對其他new vines更深入地底, 令佢更易吸營養同埋水份,
從而減少唔同年份&天氣引致既不穩定性
如對old vines 有興趣 可以望望呢度有更多資料

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Jancis Robinson (2011.12.1) :
Dark crimson. Sweet, lifted, lightly jammy nose. Sweet elderberry flavours. Very focused with firm tannins. Dry finish.

When to drink: 2018 – 2030

Robert Parker:
More backward and concentrated, the wine exhibits a dark ruby/purple color as well as dense, black raspberry, black currant, garrigue, licorice and lavender characteristics. Full-bodied with undeniable elegance, minerality and precision, it needs 2-3 years of cellaring and should keep well for 15-20. This small, 20-acre estate owned by the Charvin family is located in the northwest sector of the Chateauneuf du Pape appellation. It has long been one of my favorites for the elegance, purity and sensuality of the wines. 95+.